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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Busega Catholic Parish

About St. Joseph's Secondary School

St. Joseph's Secondary School — a parish initiative of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel — offers quality secondary education rooted in Catholic tradition. We nurture academic excellence, spiritual formation and character development. Our programmes prepare learners for national examinations and life beyond school.

School Type

Mixed Day School — Ordinary & Advanced Level (S1–S6)

Language

English instruction with local language support where appropriate

Mission

To form disciplined, morally upright and academically strong students who serve God and society.

Vision

To be a centre of excellence forming servant-leaders committed to faith, scholarship and community service.

Academics & Curriculum

We follow the national secondary curriculum with additional focus on values formation, ICT and life skills. Students are prepared for Uganda National Examinations (UNEB) at Ordinary Level and Advanced Level where offered.

Streams & Subjects

  • Sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics
  • Humanities: History, Geography, CRE, Literature
  • Technical & ICT courses (where available)
  • Business studies & Entrepreneurship

Assessment & Support

Continuous assessment, termly exams, and remedial classes for students who require additional support.

Admissions

How to Apply

  1. Collect the application form from the school office or download it from our website.
  2. Complete the form and attach the student's birth certificate and previous school reports.
  3. Submit the form along with the non-refundable application fee.
  4. Successful applicants are invited for placement tests and interviews.
Contact Admissions

Entry Requirements

  • Proof of age (birth certificate)
  • Previous school report and a recommendation (where applicable)
  • Immunization records for boarding applicants
Note: Some forms and entry procedures differ for S1 vs. S5/S6 applicants — contact the admissions office for details.

Fees & Payments

Below are sample fee categories. Confirm exact amounts from the school office before payment.

Tuition (per term)

UGX —

Admission Fee

UGX —

Boarding (if applicable)

UGX —

Exam & Misc

UGX —

Payment methods: Cash at office, Bank transfer (Centenary Bank), MTN/Airtel Mobile Money. See the donation panel below for school bank details & QR.

Facilities & Boarding

Science Labs

Equipped labs for practical science lessons (safety procedures observed).

Library & ICT

A small library and basic ICT facilities to support learning.

Boarding

Day school with limited boarding — confirm availability with the office before admission.

Co-curricular Activities

Sports

Football, Netball, Athletics — inter-school competitions encouraged.

Clubs

Debate, Drama, Science Club, Book Club & Environmental Club.

Christian Formation

Weekly chapel, retreats and spiritual formation activities.

Key Staff

Headteacher

Mr. Emmanuel Kiggundu

Headteacher

Deputy Head

Ms. Esther Namayanja

Deputy Head

Bursar

Mr. Peter Kato

Bursar

Visit & Contact

St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Busega. Please contact the school office for visits and admissions appointments.

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